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Gender-neutral names are increasingly popular for many reasons: keeping the surprise, avoiding gendered expectations, or simply choosing a name you love. These names span every origin — from ancient Hebrew to modern American — and are used by real families today. This list shows 135 unisex names of American origin ranked by popularity.

Quick facts: unisex baby names

  • 13,460 unisex names in our database
  • 135 names shown below of American origin
  • Top origins: Modern coinage, Modern American, American, Arabic, English
  • Filter by origin using the topics below, or browse gendered lists for boys and girls

Unisex Names of American Origin

135 unisex names of American origin ranked by popularity

#37
American
Originally a surname meaning 'ruler of the elves'.
#106
American
keeper of the park
#122
American↑ Rising
son of Emery
#145
American↑ Rising
English
#156
American
from the oak meadow
#167
American
scholar
#189
American↑ Rising
English
#190
American↑ Rising
a place of safety or refuge
#194
American
boar meadow
#199
American
from the farm by the warrior's town
#203
American↑ Rising
English
#214
American↑ Rising
Irish
#220
American
A flowing body of water
#241
American↑ Rising
English
#291
American↑ Rising
A woodcutter or someone who saws wood.
#296
American
Allies; friends
#309
American
army hill
#328
American
Derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.
#339
American
Brave; powerful
#380
American
strength
#390
American
English
#400
American↑ Rising
A thorny patch
#418
American
From the hares' meadow
#423
American↑ Rising
Good
#437
American
hay valley
#504
American
A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.
#506
American
English
#508
American
English
#508
American
Shade, shadow
#513
American
English
#513
American
English
#514
American
Maiden; young girl
#516
American
Derived from James, meaning supplanter
#516
American
shepherdess
#518
American
From the city of Dan's valley
#518
American↑ Rising
To dream or a dream
#519
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#519
American
a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.
#521
American
church near a lake
#522
American
little champion
#522
American
a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning
#523
American↑ Rising
From the land by the lake.
#524
American
English
#526
American
wave
#528
American
Little drop of water
#529
American
English
#534
American
the one who is bold or brave
#535
American
derived from 'oak' referring to the oak tree, symbolizing strength and endurance
#536
American
Of noble birth
#537
American
Arabic
#537
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#539
American
Derived from Jeffrey, meaning 'peaceful pledge'
#541
American
English
#547
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#548
American
a variant of Jodie, meaning 'praised' or 'God will increase'
#549
American
a variant of the name Tiana, often connected to the word 'princess'
#551
American
a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'
#551
American
A variant of the name 'Ervy', which pertains to 'battle' or 'brave'. It can also refer to 'sea'.
#551
American
a modern feminine variation of the name Shaquille, associated with the Arabic word for 'to be' which evokes strength.
#551
American
A feminine form of the name 'Shawn', which means 'God is gracious'.
#551
American
English
#552
American↑ Rising
English
#552
American
Heavenly, celestial
#553
American
God is gracious
#556
American↑ Rising
crooked nose
#558
American
Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'
#558
American
English
#560
American
A modern invented name, possibly combining elements of ‘De’ with ‘mauria’
#560
American
A variant of 'pearl'
#564
American
Bright meadow
#566
American
Irish
#568
American
a diminutive form of James, meaning 'supplanter'
#571
American
Free man, strong man.
#575
American↑ Rising
A creative spelling of the number 'seven'.
#577
American
a combination of 'D' and 'Juan', meaning 'God is gracious'
#577
American
English
#578
American
Possible variant of Jasmine, meaning 'gift from God'.
#582
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#582
American
From the fern hill
#585
American
Pure and Clear
#586
American
A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.
#596
American
English
#600
American
English
#603
American
English
#603
American
Sea maiden
#607
American
American
#608
American
English
#611
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#613
American
A circle of light surrounding the sun or moon, associated with divinity
#614
American
God's gift
#614
American
Victory of the people.
#619
American
To love
#622
American
A creative spelling of Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose'
#625
American
French woman; one who is French.
#630
American
A modern invented name, possibly derived from 'Joy', meaning happiness or delight.
#630
American
A modern invented name, often associated with a variant of Caden.
#630
American
English
#630
American
English
#632
American
English
#632
American
A derivative of the name 'Massey', meaning 'Massy’ or 'fortified place'.
#633
American
nostalgic, reference to the river.
#635
American
A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior
#637
American
pure
#637
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#640
American
English
#643
American
English
#643
American
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
#646
American
A variation of the name Lavern, which means 'springlike' or 'to bloom'.
#648
American
English
#648
American
Ruler
#653
American
a small gift or small token
#654
American↑ Rising
Estate of the fifth son; fourth son.
#655
American
English
#657
American
A variant of 'Cash' or 'Caskel'
#660
American
English
#662
American
English
#662
American
English
#663
American
noble
#666
American
the one who is shameful or one to be admired
#669
American
Darling
#669
American
Of Mars; warrior
#670
American
English
#671
American
Dutch
#673
American
beloved
#673
American
English
#677
American
A modern invented name, possibly a blend of 'Bint' and 'Lee'.
#677
American
fire; passion
#677
American
A modern name that may be derived from 'Leverett', meaning 'young hare'.
#677
American
Latin
#680
American
a variant of 'Shawn', meaning 'God is gracious'
#681
American
light, my light
#682
American
English
#683
American
Faith
#684
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#687
American
English

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